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Vonage Corporate Office

Vonage is a voice over IP (VoIP) network company that provides telephone service over broadband.

Vonage was founded by Jeff Pulver as Min-X.com in New York. Vonage went public in 2006. The IPO was clumsily handled with respects to the company’s original (pre-IPO) investors and resulted in a class-action lawsuit.

Vonage’s name is a play on its moto, “Voice-Over-Net-AGE.”

Originally the company offered its subscription surface in the United States only, then expanded to Canada in 2004, and the U.K. in 2005.

Today Vonage has 2.4 million subscribers, has 1,250 employees, and had $829 million in revenue in 2013.

Vonage

Vonage is a voice over IP (VoIP) network company that provides telephone service over broadband.

Vonage was founded by Jeff Pulver as Min-X.com in New York. Vonage went public in 2006. The IPO was clumsily handled with respects to the company’s original (pre-IPO) investors and resulted in a class-action lawsuit.

Vonage’s name is a play on its moto, “Voice-Over-Net-AGE.”

History

Originally the company offered its subscription surface in the United States only, then expanded to Canada in 2004, and the U.K. in 2005.

Today Vonage has 2.4 million subscribers, has 1,250 employees, and had $829 million in revenue in 2013.

AutoNation Corporate Office

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AutoNation has its roots in the 1981 founding of Republic Industries, a company specializing in waste disposal. The company began selling used cars with the acquisition of Auto Nation USA in 1996. Some dealers began seeking out Republic to sell their dealerships because of the long-term contracts. In 1996, Republic built twelve AutoNation locations.

In 1997, Republic began purchasing new car dealerships. The same year, the company acquired Alamo Rent A Car.  The next year Republic acquired several more car rental companies, including Spirit Rent-A-Car, Value Rent-A-Car, Snappy Car Rental, and EuroDollar Rent A Car. autonation 2

In 2009, AutoNation announced the AutoNation Payment Protection program, which promised that any Autonation dealership would buy back any car at market value, should the owner lose their job.

In August 2013, AutoNation announced the sale of its 9 Millionth vehicle, a record achievement in the auto industry.

In late 2017, AutoNation announced that Waymo, a developer of self-driving technology, enlisted AutoNation to maintain and repair their driverless fleet vehicles. autonation 4

Today AutoNation is the largest automotive retailer in the United States and is the leading provider of new and pre-owned vehicles. The company owns and operates 371 dealerships across America selling 32 different manufacturing brands in 15 states.

AutoNation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AN, is a member of the S&P 500, and is #177 in the Fortune 500. AutoNation has 26,000 employees and had $20.86 billion in revenue in 2016.

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In June 2023, AutoNation stock rallied and CEO Michael Manley scooped up 1 million shares for his portfolio. 

Also in June 2023, AutoNation purchase 5 privately owned auto dealerships in the San Diego, California, area. 

AutoNation maintains a corporate office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

AutoNation

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AutoNation has its roots in the 1981 founding of Republic Industries, a company specializing in waste disposal. The company began selling used cars with the acquisition of Auto Nation USA in 1996. Some dealers began seeking out Republic to sell their dealerships because of the long-term contracts. In 1996, Republic built twelve AutoNation locations.

In 1997, Republic began purchasing new car dealerships. The same year, the company acquired Alamo Rent A Car.  The next year Republic acquired several more car rental companies, including Spirit Rent-A-Car, Value Rent-A-Car, Snappy Car Rental, and EuroDollar Rent A Car. autonation 2

History

In 2009, AutoNation announced the AutoNation Payment Protection program, which promised that any Autonation dealership would buy back any car at market value, should the owner lose their job.

In August 2013, AutoNation announced the sale of its 9 Millionth vehicle, a record achievement in the auto industry.

In late 2017, AutoNation announced that Waymo, a developer of self-driving technology, enlisted AutoNation to maintain and repair their driverless fleet vehicles. autonation 4

Today AutoNation is the largest automotive retailer in the United States and is the leading provider of new and pre-owned vehicles. The company owns and operates 371 dealerships across America selling 32 different manufacturing brands in 15 states.

AutoNation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AN, is a member of the S&P 500, and is #177 in the Fortune 500. AutoNation has 26,000 employees and had $20.86 billion in revenue in 2016.

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In June 2023, AutoNation stock rallied and CEO Michael Manley scooped up 1 million shares for his portfolio. 

Also in June 2023, AutoNation purchase 5 privately owned auto dealerships in the San Diego, California, area. 

AutoNation maintains a corporate office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Marriott International Corporate Office

Marriott International was founded by John Willard Marriott and his wife, Alice Sheets Marriott, when they opened their first hotel, the Twin Bridges Marriott Motor Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

The founder’s son, J.W. Marriott, brought the company to huge worldwide growth during his 50+ year career.

Marriott International was formed in 1993 when Marriott Corporation was split into two companies, Marriott International and Host Marriott Corporation.

In 1995 Marriott International acquired 49% interest in Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, a then-struggling company. Marriott later acquired Ritz-Carlton. Between the years 2002 and 2003 Marriott International spun off some of its divisions to focus more on hotel management and ownership

Today Marriott International is one of the world’s leading hoteliers with 3,700 operated or franchised properties globally.

In late 2017, the company stated that it intended to open 40 luxury hotels in 2018.

The company owns Fairfield Inn, Courtyard, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, and the Ritz-Carlton luxury chain. It also manages about 45 golf courses.

In February 2023, Marriott topped expected 4th quarter earnings. 

Also in February 2023, Michael Irvin sued Marriott and a hotel employee for an incident after the Superbowl game. 

Marriott International publicly trades on the NASDAQ, is a member of the S&P 500, and is #230 in the Fortune 500. The company has 120,000 employees and had $13.86 billion in revenue in 2021.

Marriott maintains a corporate office in Bethesda, Maryland.

Marriott International

Marriott International was founded by John Willard Marriott and his wife, Alice Sheets Marriott, when they opened their first hotel, the Twin Bridges Marriott Motor Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

The founder’s son, J.W. Marriott, brought the company to huge worldwide growth during his 50+ year career.

History

Marriott International was formed in 1993 when Marriott Corporation was split into two companies, Marriott International and Host Marriott Corporation.

In 1995 Marriott International acquired 49% interest in Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, a then-struggling company. Marriott later acquired Ritz-Carlton. Between the years 2002 and 2003 Marriott International spun off some of its divisions to focus more on hotel management and ownership

Today Marriott International is one of the world’s leading hoteliers with 3,700 operated or franchised properties globally.

In late 2017, the company stated that it intended to open 40 luxury hotels in 2018.

The company owns Fairfield Inn, Courtyard, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, and the Ritz-Carlton luxury chain. It also manages about 45 golf courses.

In February 2023, Marriott topped expected 4th quarter earnings. 

Also in February 2023, Michael Irvin sued Marriott and a hotel employee for an incident after the Superbowl game. 

Marriott International publicly trades on the NASDAQ, is a member of the S&P 500, and is #230 in the Fortune 500. The company has 120,000 employees and had $13.86 billion in revenue in 2021.

Marriott maintains a corporate office in Bethesda, Maryland.

Windstream Communications Corporate Office

Windstream Communications was founded in 2000 to take over the assets that Verizon was selling flowing its acquisition of GTE Southwest.

The company went public in 2005, trading on the NASDAQ.

In 2006 Valor acquired the telephone operations of Alltel. Following this acquisition, the company was renamed Windstream.

From 2007 to 2011 the company acquired many smaller companies, each time expanding its presence and the area covered by its services.

Today Windstream provides communications and technology services to business and residential customers in the United States.

Windstream trades on the NASDAQ, is a member of the S&P 500, and is #414 in the Fortune 500. The company has 13,434 employees and had $5.99 billion in revenue in 2013.

 

Windstream Communications

Windstream Communications was founded in 2000 to take over the assets that Verizon was selling flowing its acquisition of GTE Southwest.

The company went public in 2005, trading on the NASDAQ.

In 2006 Valor acquired the telephone operations of Alltel. Following this acquisition, the company was renamed Windstream.

History

From 2007 to 2011 the company acquired many smaller companies, each time expanding its presence and the area covered by its services.

Today Windstream provides communications and technology services to business and residential customers in the United States.

Windstream trades on the NASDAQ, is a member of the S&P 500, and is #414 in the Fortune 500. The company has 13,434 employees and had $5.99 billion in revenue in 2013.

 

Six Flags Corporate Office

Six Flags was founded in 1959 by Angus G. Wynne as The Great Southwest Corporation.

The first theme park was called “Six Flags Over Texas” for the flags of Texas, Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the United States. The park was, and still is, split into separate sections such as the Spain and Mexico section.

The original park was sold in 1966 to a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad. When the Railroad merged with the New York Central Railroad, the new company began to expand the amusement park chain with two new parks: Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Over Mid-America.

The company began to grow by acquiring independent parks.

Six Flags Theme Parks was acquired by Premier Parks in 1998 for $1.86 billion.

Today Six Flags Entertainment Corp draws 25 million visitors each year to its 20 parks in North America. Six Flags trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SIX. The company has 1,900 employees and had $1.1 billion in revenue in 2013.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags was founded in 1959 by Angus G. Wynne as The Great Southwest Corporation.

The first theme park was called “Six Flags Over Texas” for the flags of Texas, Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the United States. The park was, and still is, split into separate sections such as the Spain and Mexico section.

The original park was sold in 1966 to a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad. When the Railroad merged with the New York Central Railroad, the new company began to expand the amusement park chain with two new parks: Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Over Mid-America.

History

The company began to grow by acquiring independent parks.

Six Flags Theme Parks was acquired by Premier Parks in 1998 for $1.86 billion.

Today Six Flags Entertainment Corp draws 25 million visitors each year to its 20 parks in North America. Six Flags trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SIX. The company has 1,900 employees and had $1.1 billion in revenue in 2013.